Cybersecurity Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst Location: McLean, Virginia ***Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph*** Position Description We need you to join the team who protect and defend the largest target in the world using your expertise in Host Based IDS, IPS and specialized network defense. This position will utilize the latest cyber tools available and assist in creating new ones while allowing you to advance the nation's information security posture. Responsibilities Creation, editing, and management of signatures, custom rules and filters for specialized network defense systems including but not limited to: Network and host-based IDS, IPS, firewall, web application firewall SOAR (security orchestration, automation, and response) Proxy SIEM systems Manage and administer the tuning of rules, signatures, and custom content for specialized CND applications and systems Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts Participate in inter-agency relationships with partner organizations to facilitate mission execution Provide innovation and creative solutions to challenging problems Provide logical use case development Provide and track requirements to engineering partners Identify gaps in visibility or coverage of cyber defense systems Prepare data analytics and reporting Detection Assurance and rule validation Basic Qualifications Experience in working within an Incident Response Team, Security Operations Center, or other Cybersecurity position. Experience with using SIEM systems, network security tools, and log analysis tools. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies. Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security technologies. Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response best practices. Ability to solve complex problems using analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Ability to use communication skills, both verbal and written, to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Required Certifications DOD 8570 IAT Level I or CSSP-IR Certification (can be obtained after hire) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related Information Technology field of study Multiple Shifts Cyber Security Analyst, (1st Shift A) CSA Su-W 0600-1600 McLean Cyber Security Analyst, (1st Shift B) CSA W-Sa 0600-1600 McLean Cyber Security Analyst, (2nd Shift A) CSA Su-W 1200-2200 McLean Cyber Security Analyst, (2nd Shift B) CSA W-Sa 1200-2200 McLean Cyber Security Analyst, (3rd Shift A) CSA Su-W 2100-0700 McLean Cyber Security Analyst, (3rd Shift B) CSA W-Sa 2100-0700 McLean #J-18808-Ljbffr